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TNT's Kenny Smith yesterday afternoon hosted a Facebook Live chat "challenging black NBA players" to give 10% of their salary toward "causes that empower the black community." He said that he "will work with the NBA and major sponsors to garner support" (WUSA9.com, 7/11).

NFL free agent LaMarr Woodley starting today "will host a weekly sports talk show" on Detroit-based WFDF-AM. The two-hour show, "After The Game," will air at noon ET (CRAINSDETROIT.com, 7/11).

Italy-based Technogym has been named the official fitness equipment supplier for the Rio Games (Technogym).

A full-page ad in USA Today promotes the new mobile app for MMA Junkie, part of the USA Today network: "Scroll With The Punches" (THE DAILY).

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